Episode 4: Canicross racing, a guide for beginners, with international canicross medallist Georgie Lambert

Canicross Conversations

English - October 08, 2021 07:31 - 37 minutes - 68.6 MB
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Previous Episode: Dr Juliet McGrattan

Next Episode: Episode 5: No dog? No worries: Journalist Lily Canter borrowed a dog to try canicross

This week we chat to Georgie Lambert, who reveals her extraordinary story from non-canicrosser to international canicross medallist with her dogs, Benson and Bee.

Georgie reveals how she got started in competition, and her top tips for beginners to the sport of canicross racing.

Georgie talks about:

how the start of each race works (10:21)
tips on how to keep your dog calm at the start (13:34)
warm ups for your dog (15:47 and 31:37))
the GB selection process for international competition (17:05)
choosing a dog bred for canicross racing (20:08)
advice for a first-time racer (29:24)

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